This revolver was manufactured c. 1873 and is a Model 3 Russian Second Model or "Old Model Russian" with no markings, front sight, or grips and "in the white" metal. Per the included affidavit from FBI Special Agent John Danaher, this revolver originally belonged to his great grandfather Charles Alonzo King and Danaher received it from his grandfather. King worked with Otis A. Smith producing parts during the Civil War, also worked for Savage Arms Co. and in 1867 became the superintendent at Smith & Wesson and invented and patented the automatic ejector and improved manufacturing capabilities at the company. Rock Island Auction Company sold the patent model for King's U.S. Patent No. 94,003 of August 24, 1869 for the ejection system in June 2020. After working for Smith & Wesson in 1867-1874, King went to work at Parker Brothers where he is noted for making many improvements, receiving thirteen more patents before retiring in 1908 after which his son Walter took over as superintendent. Even in retirement, he remained a consultant up until his death in 1914. In addition to Walter, he also had sons named Charles and Raymond and a daughter named Minnie. "The Meriden Weekly Republican" ran the headline "Sketch of Career [of] Charles A. King...Respected Meriden Citizen Who Died Sunday -Was Leading Figure in the Field of Firearms Manufacture - Invented Many Improvements to Guns" and also noted he was a city council member in Springfield, including as chairman of the police and was also the police commissioner. The Parker factories were closed for his funeral. Provenance: Smith & Wesson Superintendent Charles Alonzo King; FBI Special Agent John Danaher; The Warren T. Lewis Collection; The George Leiper Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Fine with an even in the white appearance, less polished metal on the grip straps, and generally minimal wear. Mechanically fine.